Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School In The Hills
About the School
- Located in the Steiner Ranch neighborhood of Austin, TX, School In The Hills is a nonsectarian Montessori school serving preschool through kindergarten with an enrollment of 115 students.
- The school operates in a large suburban community and has a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 supported by 8 teachers.
- Annual tuition for the Montessori early learning program is $19,000, which aligns with the Austin elementary private school tuition average.
- School In The Hills represents a diverse student body, with 27% of students identified as students of color.
- The school is a member of the American Montessori Society and other religious school associations, emphasizing its academic and program affiliations.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Pre-K enrollment larger with 104 students versus 11 in kindergarten.
School Calendar
School Motto
A Montessori Education for Life. Our Commitment is to Bring Quality Education to Children in the Four Points Area.
Student Body
Total Students
115 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 42%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Request Information
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for School In The Hills?
The application deadline for School In The Hills is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is School In The Hills located?
School In The Hills is located in the Steiner Ranch Neighborhood Association neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 2 other private schools located in Steiner Ranch Neighborhood Association.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to School In The Hills is Bridges Academy Austin (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (1.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 35 students
Special Education School
2900 N Quinlan Park Road, Ste 250
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 506-1980
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-7 | 9 students
Christian
5145 Ranch Rd 620 North, Ste G-130
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 991-7950
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
Building H 5145 North Fm 620
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 910-8456
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 55 students
Montessori School
15099 Debba Dr
Austin, TX 78734
(512) 266-6626
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Montessori School
600 N Cuernavaca Dr
Austin, TX 78733
(512) 263-9342
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 35 students
Special Education School
2900 N Quinlan Park Road, Ste 250
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 506-1980
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 707 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 24 | Extracurriculars: 25
Episcopal
6500 St. Stephen's Drive
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-1213
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Specialized Curriculum
6800 Spanish Oaks Club Blvd
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 276-2271
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 940 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
3000 Barton Creek Blvd
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 327-7755
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 18
15506 TX-71, Bee Cave, TX 78738
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 351-3403
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 35 students
Special Education School
2900 N Quinlan Park Road, Ste 250
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 506-1980
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-7 | 9 students
Christian
5145 Ranch Rd 620 North, Ste G-130
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 991-7950
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 55 students
Montessori School
15099 Debba Dr
Austin, TX 78734
(512) 266-6626
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students
Alternative School
3500 Ranch Rd 620 S Bldg G
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 266-9620
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 707 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 24 | Extracurriculars: 25
Episcopal
6500 St. Stephen's Drive
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-1213
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
Building H 5145 North Fm 620
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 910-8456
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 55 students
Montessori School
15099 Debba Dr
Austin, TX 78734
(512) 266-6626
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Montessori School
600 N Cuernavaca Dr
Austin, TX 78733
(512) 263-9342
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
Daycare / Preschool
6606 Sitio Del Rio Blvd
Austin, TX 78730
(512) 795-9101
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
3801 Juniper Trce
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 263-0388
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Canyon Ridge Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12601 Country Trails Ln
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-3500
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-3500
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 964 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Laura Welch Bush Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12600 Country Trails
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-6100
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-6100
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Steiner Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4001 Quinlan Park Rd
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-5700
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-5700
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12900 Tierra Grande Trl
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-7300
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-7300
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Hudson Bend Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15600 Lariat Trl
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 533-6400
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 533-6400
3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 806 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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